25 Years Ago
Newly elected Harriman Mayor Jerry Davis appointed Clayton Isham, 24, as police chief and called a meeting of the police department to discuss other changes. Davis did away with the assistant chief and investigator positions; instead, the department had a police chief and three shift supervisors.

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We've had several visitors recently: Steven and Bonnie McKinney of Rockwood, and Sharon, Jeff and Kayla McCarroll of Lenoir City.

We extend get-well wishes to Linda Gamble of Harriman, Jo Smith and Nancy Chavas of Rockwood.

Jeff McCarroll and David McKinney have returned from a trip to Sacramento, Calif. They also went up the coast to Washington and Oregon and back through Nevada and Utah, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dako-ta.

Sunday First Christian Community Church had its annual Family and Friends Day.

Guest church for the afternoon service was St. Mary's Baptist Church. The preached word was done by Pastor Jesse L. Williams Sr. Music was by the Gospel Chorus and the devotion was done by the Deacons. Upon our arrival a delicious lunch was prepared for us.

The service was enjoyed by all.

This is where the Rev. Charles Johnson is pastor. Charles is formerly of Harriman.

Anyone interested in becoming a teacher — whether you are a professional who wants to change careers or a new student who will start at Roane State Community College this fall — is invited to learn more about Roane State and Bethel University’s new 2+2 program in secondary education.

A meeting for interested students will be held on Monday, July 9 from 5-7 p.m., and two meetings will be held on Tuesday, July 10 (9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.).